Class 'A' Playoff Preview (R1)

(I apologize for the crappy formatting...blogger was acting weird today)

And so it begins...

We need to note that Fulton City forfeited all their wins from this season due to playing an ineligible player. Fulton City's loss is Ballard Memorial's gain though, as they make the playoffs with Fulton City's now-winless season.

1st District
--Ballard Memorial @ Mayfield
As said, Ballard Memorial got fortunate to make it this far. However, their playoff journey won't be that far.
Mayfield 55 Ballard Memorial 0

--Fulton County @ Murray
Murray's October 20th win at Fulton County gave Murray the home field for this game after Fulton City was eliminated. Home field didn't matter before, but I believe it will now.
Murray 21 Fulton County 20

2nd District
--McLean County @ Metcalfe County
Just this weekend, McLean County cemented their playoff position with a big win against the Hornets. Now they must do it twice in a row, and those odds are never good.
Metcalfe County 30 McLean County 15

--Russellville @ Crittenden County
The Panthers were hot at the beginning of the season, but they tailspinned late, including a tough loss to this very Crittenden County team last week. But the same rule as above will apply.
Russellville 35 Crittenden County 27

3rd District
--Kentucky Country Day @ Bardstown
KCD's loss last week to Holy Cross actually knocked Green County from the playoff picture. Can they make it up to the Dragons with a win over Bardstown? Uh, no.
Bardstown 48 KCD 6

--Louisville Holy Cross @ Bethlehem
Ever since an opening loss to Bardstown, Holy Cross played from behind in district play and just snuck into the playoffs. They will get the chance to avenge that loss next week.
Holy Cross 20 Bethlehem 14

4th District
--Carroll County @ Frankfort
A mismatch if there ever was one, expect Frankfort to put this one away early.
Frankfort 51 Carroll County 6

--Trimble County @ Danville
It won't happen, but it's not inconceivable to think that Trimble County will pull off the upset as Danville comes off a bye week in which they lost the district title to Frankfort. But it won't happen.
Danville 38 Trimble County 21

5th District
--Dayton @ Beechwood
Beechwood has been a quiet contender in Class A all season. With a big win on Friday, expect it to stay that way.
Beechwood 63 Dayton 13

--Newport Central Catholic @ Covington Holy Cross
Holy Cross dropped to the two spot with a loss last week against Beechwood, and Newport Central Catholic has underacheived all season but has the potential to make a playoff run. Your guess is as good as mine here.
NCC 27 CHC 21 (OT)

6th District
--Bath County @ Lexington Christian
After Mercer County put the hammer down on Christian early this season, the Eagles have been improving from week to week. Expect this one not to be that close.
Lexington Christian 38 Bath County 15

--Paris @ Raceland
Raceland must be careful here, as Paris has been a darkhorse in the 6th district all year long. Just how much is Raceland looking ahead to a rematch with Lexington Christian? I'd say they are, but not enough to matter.
Raceland 34 Paris 27

7th District
--Cumberland @ Somerset
The Briar Jumpers started the year miserably, but they ran the table in district play and should stay on their roll here.
Somerset 42 Cumberland 12

--Williamsburg @ Harlan
Harlan lost their chance at a district championship last week against Somerset, and I have a sneaky feeling that the Green Dragons will still be thinking about last week.
Williamsburg 13 Harlan 7

8th District
--Jenkins @ Pikeville
This shouldn't be much of a challenge for Pikeville.
Pikeville 34 Jenkins 0

--Paintsville @ Hazard
While Pikeville was probably the best team all season in the 8th district, the second best team was always a question mark. I'd say that this game will give us a clear indication about who that is.
Hazard 22 Paintsville 17